(Los Angeles, CA) -- Former University of Washington head football coach Steve Sarkisian is on indefinite leave of absence from his head-coaching position at the University of Southern California. Sarkisian did not stay for yesterday's practice, and ESPN quotes a source as saying he was intoxicated during team meetings. USC athletics director Pat Haden met with the media after practice to announce the coach was on indefinite leave. Trojans offensive coordinator Clay Helton has been appointed interim head coach.